Which punctuation mark is strictly required in standard Slovak before subordinate conjunctions like 'že', 'pretože', 'keď', and 'ktorý'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Comma (čiarka)
- Step 1: In Slovak syntax, subordinate clauses introduced by conjunctions such as že, aby, keď, pretože, ako, or relative pronouns (ktorý, čo) must always be separated by a comma. Answer: Comma (čiarka). Why not the others: Semicolons separate independent coordinate clauses, colons introduce direct speech or lists, and dashes mark parenthesis or emphasis.
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